![]() When you have a strong mind and dream big, those are the people you must be aware of.” When asked about his age and motivation, Ortiz smiled and said, “How old are you? Do you believe in yourself? The person that doesn’t believe in themselves isn’t going to make it anywhere in life. Regardless, it has to be difficult to compete at a high level when father time is knocking on your head like Biff would do to Marty McFly in Back to the Future. The running joke on social media is that he is a lot older than what is stated on BoxRec, but he is a good sport about it when you bring it up to him. Yes, Ortiz is 43 and isn’t shy to admit it to those who ask. You will not want to miss the fight this Sunday LIVE on PPV at 9pm ET/8pm CT. will be streamed live on FOX Sports PPV and the FOX Sports App. My trainer knows I work hard every day as if my fight was tomorrow,” said the 43-year-old heavyweight contender. He faced Charles Martin on New Year’s Day and was victorious by way of TKO in the sixth round. So who is Ortiz in 2022? “Luis Ortiz in 2022 is a man with the same expectations: to become the heavyweight champion. ![]() Ortiz earned a rematch against Wilder in 2019 and was having success until he was caught once again by the right hand, which ended the fight.Īfter his November 2020 KO victory over Alexander Flores (18-3-1), Ortiz took 13 months off before returning to the ring. In 2018, he gave former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-2-1) a run for his money until he fell victim to that powerful right hand. Ortiz, from Camaguey, Cuba, and resides in Miami, was considered the “boogeyman” of the heavyweight division for some years as his movement and punching power was a lethal combination. wants to return to a championship path, while Ortiz avoids being punched into retirement. ![]() With both men having world-class experience under their belt, this fight brings a certain level of intrigue. (34-2) faces the battle-tested Luis Ortiz (33-2) for an opportunity to fight for the WBC title in the near future. Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. on Sunday, live from the arena in Los Angeles.Īs we approach the holiday weekend, Premier Boxing Champions returns Sunday night to bring you heavyweight boxing on FOX PPV.
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